2017 Two Hands Shiraz Secret Block Barossa (1500 ml)

單園精選，Barossa 那股厚實與香料感，一杯就叫人記住。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 單一園塊挑選 -> 果味集中、地塊個性明顯，喝得到產地。
2) 精細桶陳 -> 黑果與辛香緊實結合，烤肉配到位。
3) 品牌與團隊保證 -> Two Hands 的選果與釀造手法，提供比大牌更高的性價比。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
打開會先遇到深沉的黑莓與黑李，接着是黑胡椒、可可和一點煙燻咖啡。入口厚度高、單寧成熟但有抓力，尾段帶些甘草與皮革味，越喝越有戲。建議醒一小時，跟厚切牛排或慢燉羊膝最配。

【生產與釀酒】
由 Ben Perkins 領導釀造，果實來自 Barossa 的精選園塊，控制產量、成熟度收成。發酵與成熟採穩健手法，使用分級橡木桶提升結構與香料層次，而非蓋過果味。

【葡萄園與環境】
Barossa 白天溫暖、夜晚降溫，果皮厚實、糖分與風味集中。酒款呈現該區陽性果實與陸地感，土壤與日夜溫差交織出的香料與熟果味很有代表性。

【場景化配餐】
周末在家烤牛肋、貪心的燒味晚餐，或朋友來家裡大嚼慢飲——這支酒就是要配厚重、風味強的菜式。

【降維打擊對比】
不必追逐名牌標籤的高價，Two Hands 用選園與精準桶陳，帶來比價格更高的層次與陳年潛力。對喜歡濃郁、結構分明紅酒的人特別划算。

A single-block Barossa powerhouse built for immediate pleasure and graceful ageing.

【Why choose it?】
1) Single-block focus -> concentrated, varietal clarity and terroir expression without dilution.
2) Matured oak integration -> plush dark-fruit wrapped in spice and cocoa, great for meat-led meals.
3) Proven pedigree -> Two Hands' selective approach gives punchy complexity at a price that outperforms many bigger labels.

【Winemaker & Producer Notes】
Made under winemaker Ben Perkins with vineyard oversight by Travis Coombe and owner Michael Twelftree’s guiding vision. Fruit is harvested from a chosen Barossa block, kept low-yield and handled to preserve ripe tannin structure. Fermentation and extended oak ageing (carefully selected coopers and toasting levels) deliver density without clumsy extraction.

【Winemaking & Vineyard Notes】
Single-block picking captures warm days and cooling nights of Barossa Valley — resulting in concentrated dark-fruit flavours with peppery spice and savoury depth. Oak ageing adds cocoa, espresso and smoky nuances while softening edges.

【Sommelier Notes】
On the nose, deep blackberry and black plum lead, joined by black pepper, dark chocolate and a hint of olive tapenade. The palate is full and layered: dense fruit, firm ripe tannins and a savoury core that keeps giving. Best decanted for 45–75 minutes to open the mid-palate and release tertiary notes.

【Occasions & Pairing】
Weeknight steak dinner, celebratory roast at home, or a BBQ gathering in Sai Kung — pairs beautifully with charred red meats and rich, slow-cooked dishes.

【Competitive Edge】
Compared with many headline Bordeaux or Napa bottlings at similar prices, this wine delivers concentrated Barossa intensity and oak-savoury balance sourced from a selected block — high impact, excellent value.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: ripe blackberry, black plum, black pepper, dark chocolate, espresso, smoky oak, licorice, earthy leather, full-bodied, firm yet ripe tannins, long spicy finish
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or flank steak, Slow-braised short ribs or beef cheeks, Roast or charred lamb (chops, shoulder), Venison or game dishes, Smoked BBQ (spare ribs, brisket), Mature hard cheeses (aged cheddar, manchego)
• Grape Variety: Shiraz : 100%,

Winery

Two Hands Wines 由 Michael Twelftree 擁有、Ben Perkins 掌舵釀造；以選園與果味優先著稱，針對單一園塊打造有辨識度的 Barossa 風格。

Two Hands Wines — Barossa specialist led by owner Michael Twelftree; winemaker Ben Perkins. Focus on single-block selection and expressive, fruit-driven style.